[She wonders if it's because she still doesn't fully understand the illness that she's so okay about it.] It doesn't...seem real. I know you're telling the truth, I wouldn't doubt you, but... It's almost like something I can't believe. I as taught things like this don't happen in Japan; They only happen in the West. I know it's not true, but I can't shake it or wrap my head around it.

[A pause and she adds] Aside from that, my family's cursed. Everyone either gets killed in some terrible way, or goes crazy. I can't hold it against you with my own family history at my back. [Mio scratches her cheek, looking uncertain, worried about offending him.]